Jos 22:17 | MHM | STEP | v. 17 : The leaders reminded the Reubenites and Gadites of the terrible sin at Peor, when Israel worshiped other gods and a deadly plague killed 24,000 people (Numbers 25:7; v. 17 ). They warned that building another altar could lead to a similar disaster. The memory of past sins should make people careful to avoid even small steps toward disobedience (1 Peter 4:3 ).

‏ Joshua 22:17

v. 17: The leaders reminded the Reubenites and Gadites of the terrible sin at Peor, when Israel worshiped other gods and a deadly plague killed 24,000 people (Numbers 25:7; v.17 ^a). They warned that building another altar could lead to a similar disaster. The memory of past sins should make people careful to avoid even small steps toward disobedience (1 Peter 4:3 ^b).